Update: 1530 hrs Monday

Statement from Essex Police

We were called at around 12:48pm on Sunday 31 January following a report of an assault that took place in an alleyway off First Avenue, Harlow.

A 35-year-old man with a head injury was located nearby.

Ambulance conveyed him to hospital for treatment for injuries not considered life threatening.

Enquiries continue.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the assault is asked to call Harlow CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/18160/21.

You can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk/ or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

1630 hrs

ESSEX Police have sealed off an alleyway off First Avenue in Harlow.

The alleyway runs between Burnt Mill Academy and St Albans Academy.

It leads to Altham Grove.

There was two police vehicles including a scene of crime unit there.

YH has contacted Essex Police requesting more details.

More follows.